Ellison Onizuka Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Ellison Onizuka Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 07, 2025

Summary

The Ellison Onizuka Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of astronaut Ellison Onizuka, supporting students from Hawaii who demonstrate outstanding character and academic excellence. Eligible candidates must show financial need, maintain a GPA of at least 2.0, and have an interest in aerospace-related fields. The fund encourages community service participation and gives preference to past recipients who continue to meet eligibility criteria. This scholarship is an opportunity for aspiring aerospace professionals to pursue their dreams.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Ellison Onizuka Memorial Scholarship Fund This fund was established in honor of Ellison Onizuka, a Hawai'i-born astronaut who was tragically killed aboard the Challenger Space Shuttle in 1986. This scholarship supports students who exemplify the qualities of Ellison Onizuka; outstanding character, academic excellence, and an aerospace career.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. HCF Criteria: Demonstrate financial need Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0Donor Criteria Be a resident of the State of Hawaii